Some birds come and some birds go; Peninsula Audubon watchers sense effects of warming

SEQUIM -- The coo of a mourning dove and the tat-tat of a gadwall offer clues to the North Olympic Peninsula's future. Both humble brown… Continue reading

Higher ground for Hoh tribe before Congress

The North Olympic Peninsula's congressional delegation has reintroduced legislation expanding the Hoh reservation and giving the tiny West End tribe land out of the reach… Continue reading

Jefferson undersheriff says he’ll consider running now that Brasfield is retiring

PORT HADLOCK -- Mike Brasfield, Jefferson County sheriff for six years, is turning in his badge. Brasfield, a Democrat who began his second four-year term… Continue reading

Peninsula College denies harassment claims in response to suit

PORT ANGELES -- Peninsula College is denying claims of harassment leveled by a former student in a lawsuit. The Attorney General of Washington Torts Division,… Continue reading

Q&A about dioxin from the state Department of Ecology in light of Port Angeles findings

PORT ANGELES -- The state Department of Ecology released the preliminary test results of 85 soil samples last week taken from areas not disturbed by… Continue reading

Water limits raise fears about development; rule puts 500-gallon curb on new wells

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on proposed state water conservation rules and their effect on wells and water rights in… Continue reading

Both sides on Border Patrol controversy demonstrate at key highway junction

DISCOVERY BAY -- About 50 people at the intersection of U.S. 101 and state Highway 20 carried signs on Saturday afternoon protesting stepped-up Border Patrol… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff Brasfield to retire

PORT HADLOCK -- Mike Brasfield, Jefferson County sheriff for six years, announced his retirement effective at the end of March 27, 2009. "Serving as Jefferson… Continue reading

Oscar galas to bring sparkle to Port Angeles, Port Townsend next weekend

Reservations must be made by Wednesday for an Oscar gala in Port Townsend, while tickets for Port Angeles' "Hollywood Nights" are still available. Both galas,… Continue reading

Film festival unveils artwork for 10th season

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Film Festival is going back to its roots. On Thursday night, festival organizers unveiled the artwork for its poster… Continue reading

Farming roots, sin among wealth of Jefferson museum topics

1The newest exhibit at the Jefferson County Historical Museum in Port Townsend puts you in the shoes of today's farmers, while another display looks into… Continue reading

One-year countdown to Winter Olympics begins across the border

By Jeremy Hainsworth The Associated Press RICHMOND, British Columbia — International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge predicted an "extraordinary and memorable" Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2009
  • By Jeremy Hainsworth The Associated Press

Clallam United Way beats goal of $1 million

PORT ANGELES -- The United Way of Clallam County has surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal for 2008, raising $1,145,249 to disburse to 26 nonprofits.… Continue reading

Former Jefferson County Judge Howard, dead at 70, remembered for fairness, humor

PORT TOWNSEND -- William "Bill" Howard was an exceedingly fair judge who loved his family and possessed a strong sense of humor, his friends and… Continue reading

Dicks asks Homeland Security secretary for review of Border Patrol activity on North Olympic Peninsula

U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks has requested that the head of the federal Department of Homeland Security review Border Patrol activity on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge out again this year — but only for six weeks in May, June

SHINE -- Could the Hood Canal Bridge's deteriorating eastern half -- scheduled to be replaced this year -- sink like the western half did in… Continue reading

When the Hood Canal Bridge sank 30 years ago

SHINE -- It was 30 years ago Friday that hurricane-force winds sank the west half of the Hood Canal Bridge, and those who witnessed the… Continue reading

Forks council fills vacancy with longtime resident Breidenbach

FORKS -- The City Council unanimously appointed Mike Breidenbach, a longtime resident, to fill a vacant position on the council this week. Breidenbach has lived… Continue reading

Sequim lists Citizen of Year nominees; honoree to be named Feb. 24

SEQUIM ¬­ ¬­¬­-- It's like the Academy Awards for Sequim, except only one honor is bestowed each year, and nobody wears Harry Winston diamonds or… Continue reading

Casino bets on March: Lower Elwha tribe prepares opening

PORT ANGELES -- The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe is preparing for a March opening of its first casino. The tribe will have a more solid… Continue reading